Police Nabbed Armed Robbers

Police in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County have arrested more than twenty armed robbers in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County.

The suspected armed robbers were arrested last Friday under a heavy rainfall. Our correspondent in the county quotes residents as saying the armed robbers took advantage of the heavy rain to rob several areas in Zwedru.

Police said the ‘criminals’ used sharp objects to attack homes and business centers during the time of the rain.

Reports say citizens are now living in fear while others are worried about the current situation in the county. But the police detachment in Zwedru has assured residents and citizens not to panic because they will do everything to provide security.

The correspondent also explained that during a recent fire outbreak at a business center in Zwedru, while attempts were made to quench the fire, some individuals were seen looting valuables in broad daylight.

Meanwhile, the LNP Grand Gedeh Detachment has turned over the 20 suspected armed robbers to the Zwedru Magisterial court for prosecution.

Police Nabbed Armed Robbers

Stay Updated

Please enter MailChip form ID in Theme Setting

The NEWS newspaper was established as the voice of the voiceless and made its maiden appearance on the newsstand on April 24, 1989.

Since then, The NEWS has for more than 22 years, strived against the odds ranging from arbitrary closure by government to arbitrary arrests and detentions of journalists working with the Paper. Read More >